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Wow - this is a very-berry cake! I had difficulty finding strawberry nectar so ended up using strawberry-banana nectar from the local Mexican grocery. My cakes didn't rise as much as usual so I'm guessing that the acidic nature of the strawberry-banana nectar reacted a bit with the cake mix. My family found the strawberry frosting to be too sweet and suggested using strawberry or plain Cool Whip next time to lighten up the flavors. All and all a fruity and pretty dessert. Thanks hammy!

Top Review by

Wow - this is a very-berry cake! I had difficulty finding strawberry nectar so ended up using strawberry-banana nectar from the local Mexican grocery. My cakes didn't rise as much as usual so I'm guessing that the acidic nature of the strawberry-banana nectar reacted a bit with the cake mix. My family found the strawberry frosting to be too sweet and suggested using strawberry or plain Cool Whip next time to lighten up the flavors. All and all a fruity and pretty dessert. Thanks hammy!

Filling and Frosting

Directions

Combine cake mix, nectar, eggs, and oil in large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Divide batter between prepared pans.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on cooling racks for 20 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling rack and cool completely.

Thinly slice enough strawberries to yield 1 1/4 cups.

Using a serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half, forming 4 layers in total. Place 1 cake layer, cut side down, on a serving platter. Spread 1/3 cup jam over top of cake layer. Arrange 1/4 cup of sliced strawberries in a single layer atop jam.

Top with second cake layer, cut side down. Repeat layering with jam and sliced strawberries.

Top with third cake layer, cut side down. Repeat layering with jam and sliced strawberries.

Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread frosting evenly over top and sides of cake to coat completely.